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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.09, 105.17 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.09, 105.17 and 66.04 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.09 : 105.17 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.09/105.17 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.09x = 105.17 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.09x = 6,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944.83/70.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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